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Risking Connection™(RC) is a foundational trauma training curriculum and training program for professionals who work with trauma survivors. Rooted in relational and attachment theory, it provides a mechanism for individuals and organizations to implement trauma-informed care in their practice.
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The Restorative Approach® (RA) is a trauma-informed alternative to traditional "point and level" systems for child congregate care settings. Based on the principles of restorative justice, it translates what we know about trauma and how children heal into specific treatment strategies.
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Upcoming Events
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RC Trainer In-Person Consult Group -- March 6, 9:30-12
DATE: Mar 6TIME: 12:00 am
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Risking Connection 3-Day Basic Training -- March 14-16
DATE: Mar 14TIME: 12:00 am
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RC Trainer In-Person Consult Group -- May 8, 9:30-12
DATE: May 8TIME: 9:30 am
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RC Trainer In-Person Consult Group -- March 6, 9:30-12
Pat Wilcox's Blog
Read Pat’s blog: Trauma Treatment for Children. It explores the theory and practice of trauma informed and relationship based treatment for children and adolescents, using the Restorative Approach.
Our Newsletter
We encourage you to subscribe to Connection Matters, the bi-monthly newsletter of the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers. Each issue will contain articles about Trauma-Informed Care in Action and Teaching Tools and Tips. as well as other topics such as current trauma research, what we’re reading, resources, sexual health and problem sexual behavior, answers to questions, our recent activities, where we will be trainings and presenting. We expect that this newsletter will unite our growing community of trauma-informed practitioners.
A Testimonial
“Transforming our agency with the help of Klingberg’s Traumatic Stress Institute has been nothing short of revolutionary. It enabled us to reduce restraints, reduce staff turnover and increase positive outcomes for children.”
Judy Lambeth
CEO Maryhurst
Louisville, KY
2012 Consultation Events for RC Trainers
The consultation groups and events will provide continued learning about RC concepts and training issues, topics related to trauma and trauma-informed care, and practice in teaching RC. The events are also aimed at building a community of RC Trainers and programs who are using an RC approach.
